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Ligament

LIG'AMENT, n. [L. ligamentum, from ligo, to bind, that is, to strain.] 1. Any thing that ties or unites one thing or part to another. Interwoven is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts. 2. In...

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LIG'AMENT, n. [L. ligamentum, from ligo, to bind, that is, to strain.]

1. Any thing that ties or unites one thing or part to another.

Interwoven is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts.

2. In anatomy, a strong, compact substance, serving to bind one bone to another. It is a white, solid inelastic, tendinous substance, softer than cartilage, but harder than membrane.

3. Bond; chain; that which binds or restrains.

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